It seems like we were just picking her up from the pet store yesterday... I can't believe she's 9 years old! And after the scare she gave us a few years ago, every extra year we have with her is a blessing! It's been a LONG time since I've done a Sydney dog photo post, but in honor of her special day, I wanted to share a few of my favorite photos of her. :)

I'm thinking three months old, but I'm not really sure. This was when she learned to "sit" :)

This was taken a couple of years ago and really one of my favorite pictures of her. :)

This was the photo that was entered in the Savory Treats photo contest. :) I love that look in her eye. :)

I think Sydney is always a little upset that I travel so much... I think she wishes she could come too!

And thanks for sharing those pictures, Sheri! They are adorable. I loved all of them and especially this one where she is on the floor. :) I wish Sydney a long and healthy live and please give her a birthday hug from me. Did she get a present?

Thanks so much, Sabine!!! I did give Sydney a birthday HUG from you and she enjoyed it a lot!! Sydney got several treats yesterday and a stuffed lamb which she loves carrying around the house and taunting us all with. :)

Hope you're having a nice weekend, too!! Big *HUGS* and much love to you, Sabine!!

Thanks for the cookie info! I'm definitely going to Kona for one day. I'm going to ask to stop by hopefully. The rest of the time we're probably going to be in Hilo or driving around. I heard some good things about that Strawberry Mochi! I hope to try that too!

And WOW... I should tell Mark about it! It's been a long time since we've seen my Grandma and we really should! That strawberry mochi from Two Ladies Kitchen is the best thing ever!! There is SO much good food in Hilo - really, from the loco-moco plates at Cafe 100 (the heart attack on a plate special) to the yummy mochi and wonderful Japanese food at tiny little restaurants you'd never think to go into... On second thought, maybe going now while I'm on a diet is not such a good idea... ;)